Choose the statement that best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens.(1 point)?
People were paid to take part in government
Free people could vote and hold office
The council controlled the work of the assembly.
The city-state’s population of citizens was small
The city-state’s population of citizens was small
Which group of women in ancient Greece had the most freedom?(1 point)
Spartan women
Athenian women
Slave women
Metic women
Spartan women
Why was Alexandria the city where products, ideas, and technologies were exchanged? (1 point)
It was believed that Alexandria is where Greek gods lived
It was a very poor region
Learning and scholarships were banned there
It was the center of trade for Europe, Africa, and Asia
It was the center of trade for Europe, Africa, and Asia
Why were the Olympic Games held?(1 point)
The Olympic Games strengthened the rivalry between city-states
The Olympic Games brought different city-states together
The Olympic Games gave athletes privileges and fame
The Olympic Games were held to honor the God Zeus
The Olympic Games were held to honor the God Zeus
How did geography impact the way independent city-states developed?(4 points)
The mountains isolated the city-states
The coastal areas were not fertile
The climate was wet in the summer
The plains were barriers
The sea separated the city-states
The mountains isolated the city-states,
The coastal areas were not fertile,
The plains were barriers,
The sea separated the city-states.
Identify the characteristics of Athenian democracy. Select 3 correct answers.(9 points)
The citizens elected leaders to discuss important matters
The government consisted of an assembly, a council, and courts
The assembly met only once a year to discuss important issues
Women, slaves, and foreigners were not allowed to participate
The only free adult males made up the assembly